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Our Doctors
Our team of experienced veterinarians is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for your pets, using Sophia Yin Low Stress Handling techniques to ensure a positive experience.
Dr. Erin Adkins, DVM
HPH & AECDr. Erin Adkins grew up on the East Coast and earned her DVM from UC Davis in 2009. She spent the first half of her career practicing emergency medicine at specialty hospitals in Northern California and Australia before relocating to the Bloomington–Normal area in 2019.
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Dr. Ceara Abbott, DVM
AECA Carlock, Illinois native and graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Abbott's interests include small animal emergency medicine, surgery, and client education. Outside the clinic, she enjoys reading, crochet, horseback riding, and time with her husband Kyle and their cat Bizkit.
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Dr. Laura Li, DVM
HPHDr. Laura Li grew up in beautiful Byron, IL. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Augustana College, and her veterinary medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015.
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Dr. Josh Li, DVM
HPH & AECDr. Joshua Li joined Highland Pet Hospital in June 2015 as a part-time veterinarian. A New Jersey native, he earned degrees from Rutgers (Animal Science) and the University of Illinois (DVM). His interests include large and small animal medicine, surgery, imaging, and emergency care, with international experience. Outside work, he enjoys time with his wife Laura, cooking, and basketball.
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Dr. Patti Niehm , DVM
HPHDr. Patti Niehm joined Highland Pet Hospital on June 1, 1991. An Ohio native and NC State veterinary graduate, she previously worked at Calumet Emergency Veterinary Clinic. Her interests include neurology, dermatology, pharmacology, and feline care. She values strong pet–family relationships, serves on multiple veterinary boards, and enjoys biking, camping, and the outdoors.
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Dr. Kimberly Burks, DVM
HPH & AECDr. Kim Burks grew up in small towns surrounding the Bloomington-Normal area. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in 2003. Dr. Burks completed a small animal medical and surgical internship at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She furthers her veterinary education by attending seminars, taking on-line classes, and reading veterinary journals. She has obtained certification in veterinary acupuncture from the Colorado State Veterinary Med
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Dr. Torry Steffen , DVM
HPH & AECDr. Torry Steffen joined Highland in 2005. He earned his BS (1993) and DVM (1997) from the University of Illinois and previously worked at a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital in Indiana. His interests include emergency medicine, surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine. Outside work, he enjoys reading, running, family time, and church.
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Dr. Kim Metz, DVM
HPH & AECDr. Metz grew up on a farm in Fairbury, IL, earned her undergraduate degree at Eastern Illinois University, and her DVM from the University of Illinois in 2011. She joined the Animal Emergency Clinic in 2018 and Highland Pet Hospital in 2021, working part-time at both. Her interests include preventative care and soft tissue surgery. Outside work, she enjoys family time, baking, and the outdoors.
Emergency
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Dr. Lei Wang, DVM
AECDr. Wang graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 and joined the Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County in March 2019. Passionate about emergency and critical care, she is proud to support the local veterinary community during after-hours, weekends, and holidays. She values the teamwork and quick thinking required for complex ER cases and looks forward to serving the community for years to come.
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Dr. Simone OC Kirkland, DVM
HPH & AECDr. OC, who was raised in a small town in southeast Georgia, attended Georgia State University where she earned her B.S. in biology. During her time in undergrad, she developed an interest in infectious disease and the concept of One Health. She moved to Illinois to pursue her doctorate in veterinary medicine at the University of Illinois, where her interest in Infectious disease and One Health grew. When not at work, Dr. OC enjoys reading books, lifting heavy weights, and spending time with he
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